Gretna streets closed because of flooding due to heavy rains

Gretna officials are closing streets in the city because of heavy rains that have caused street flooding in several flood-prone areas in the city. Chief Administrative Officer Joshua Hawkins said that unless have residents have urgent business in downtown Gretna they should avoid the area because of concerns that street flooding could turning into home flooding soon.

"We would advise people not to come down to the government center," Hawkins said. "What we're worried about is that wake."

Hawkins said the city has been spared flooding so far along Claire Avenue and Hero Drive, which are typically bad areas during heavy rains. However, there is flooding in the McDonoghville area of the city. Hawkins said officials are monitoring the city to see where other closures may be needed.